Accounting 318-01: Intermediate Accounting I Course Syllabus Spring Semester 2011 T, R 11:00 12:15 (BRYN 104) Instructor : Dr. Ayalew Lulu Lulseged E-mail: aalulseg@uncg.edu Office : 341 Bryan Phone: 336-256-0128 Office Hours : T, R 9:45 10:45 and 12:30 1:30 or By Appointment. Course Resources: Textbook: (Required) Intermediate Accounting (13 th edition). Kieso, Weygandt & Warfield. Text web site (http://www.wiley.com/college/kieso) Blackboard web site (http://blackboard.uncg.edu) We will make use of Microsoft Excel. MS Excel is available on the University s computer network, just in case you do not have a personal computer or you do not have MS Excel installed on your computer. Prerequisites: In order to be eligible to take this course, a student should have: a standing of junior or above and taken MAT 115, ISM 110 and have a grade of C or better (a C is not sufficient) in ENG 101, ACC 201, ACC 202, ACC 203, or ACC 218, ECO 201; Course Description: As one of the four financial accounting area courses offered at UNCG, ACC 318 focuses on the conceptual framework underlying financial reporting by business enterprises, the processes by which authoritative accounting guidelines are promulgated, and the preparation, presentation, interpretation, and use of financial statements. Course Objective: This course is an integral part of a four-course sequence consisting of ACC 218, ACC318, ACC 319, and ACC 325. This sequence is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practice underlying the preparation and presentation of financial information in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).The study of theory in this course will be partly accomplished by examining issues within the context of the conceptual framework developed by the Financial Accounting Standard Board (FASB). This framework emphasizes the relevance and reliability of financial information to financial-statement users, primarily investors and creditors. From a topical standpoint, this course will cover the accounting and reporting 1
(in financial statements as well as related disclosures) of cash, receivables, inventory, property plant and equipment, intangible assets, current liabilities, bonds and stockholders equity. Moreover, the course will introduce students to the accounting for government and nonprofit accounting. In addition, consistent with The Bryan School s international focus and with current developments in accounting, particular attention will be paid to International Accounting theory and practices. This will be mainly accomplished by the introduction of such matters at the same time similar material involving U.S. theory and practices is presented. Finally, experience will be obtained in the use of MS Excel. Course Philosophy: Mastery of the material covered in this course is essential for professional accountants, regardless of specialization. As future accounting professionals, you must be prepared for a significantly more challenging and complex environment than ever before. It is no longer sufficient to obtain narrow technical training largely based on the memorization of existing rules and regulations. It is important that you acquire a thorough comprehension of the principles that govern financial accounting and reporting and that you are able to apply these principles to existing problems as well as to emerging issues. You also need to be aware of the ethical and international aspects of accounting and must be able to communicate information clearly and concisely. Grading: Course grades will be calculated as shown below. Midterm Exam 1 25% Midterm Exam 2 25% Final Exam (Comprehensive) 35% Homework 15% Total 100% The grading scale is as follows: A+ 97% and above A 93 96.99% A- 90 92.99% B+ 87 89.99% B 83 86.99% B- 80 82.99% C+ 77 79.99% C 73 76.99% C- 70 72.99% D+ 67 69.99% D 63 66.99% D- 60 62.99% F < 60% 2
For example, a student that gets 90% on Exam 1, 80% on Exam 2, 95% on the final exam and 100% on homework will have a final grade of: (0.25*90%) + (0.25*80%) + (0.35*95%) + (0.15*100%) = 90.75 and a letter grade of an A-. Note that an accounting major requires a grade of at least a C to take further courses in accounting. Exams Two midterm exams and a final exam will be administered as part of this course. The exams will consist of objective questions (e.g., multiple choice), subjective questions (e.g., short answer), and/or problems. The midterm exams will be administered during class time on the dates indicated in the course schedule. Failure to attend class on the date of an exam will result in a grade of zero unless: (a) I am notified in advance, (b) the reason for missing the exam is valid, and (c) acceptable documentation of the reason can be provided. If all three of these conditions are satisfied, a makeup exam will be administered at the earliest possible date following the scheduled exam. While efforts will be made to construct a makeup exam which is similar in difficulty to the original exam, any deviation in difficulty level may result in a more difficult makeup exam. Assigned Problems As indicated on the course schedule, a series of exercises and problems are due ON THE CLASS MEETING DAY FOLLOWING THE LAST DATE INDICATED FOR THAT CHAPTER on the class schedule. Additional homework including the analysis of financial statements of an actual company (for example, GE, Coca Cola, etc.) may be assigned as necessary throughout the semester and will be announced in class and on Blackboard under assignments. While assignments will be accepted early, under no circumstances will they be accepted late. Problems will be graded based on your effort. However, that does not mean that incomplete efforts or partial efforts will receive full credit. The lowest two homework grades will be dropped in calculating your final grade. Suggested Exercises and Problems Timely completion of and performance in the assigned homework problems is critical to success in this course. It is important that you attempt the homework without the benefit of reference to the text so as to test your understanding of the material being covered. Other Grading Information Attendance in a critical course in your major area of study is vital. You are expected to manage your personal and professional schedule in a responsible manner so as to minimize scheduling conflicts. Excessive absences can and will result in indirect grade reductions. Academic Integrity Policy: Each student is expected to complete all requirements of this course in all respects in conformity with UNCG s Academic Integrity Policy. The paragraph below, which was 3
taken from this Policy, highlights students responsibilities regarding academic integrity. Students should recognize their responsibility to uphold the Academic Integrity Policy and to report apparent violations to the appropriate persons. Students who do not understand the policy or its application to a particular assignment are responsible for raising such questions with their faculty member. Bryan School Faculty and Student Guidelines: http://www.uncg.edu/bae/faculty_student_guidelines.pdf Other Items: TURN CELL PHONES OFF BEFORE CLASS AND EXAMS! IF YOUR CELL PHONE GOES OFF DURING AN EXAM YOUR PAPER WILL BE COLLECTED AT THAT POINT AND YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ADDITIONAL TIME TO COMPLETE YOUR EXAM. NOTE: You must have a solid understanding of the concepts, methods, and terminology covered in ACC 218 BEFORE attempting to master the same material at the intermediate level. Proficiency with the basic mechanics of accounting, i.e., properly journalizing transactions in good form, posting to the general ledger, etc., is assumed in this course. If you are not comfortable with your skills in this area, you would be well advised to spend some time consulting your textbook and/or notes from ACC 218 to bring yourself up to speed Accounting 318 is a rigorous and time-consuming course. It requires in-depth study and analysis and should not be undertaken casually. Several steps may be taken to avoid the "I understand the material, but I just can't do it on the exam" syndrome: 1. Do not take this course in conjunction with a full class load, full-time work and an extensive social life. One or more of them will have to go. This course will require a substantial amount of time. You should plan to attend every class meeting prepared (having read and worked assigned problems ahead of time!) 2. Avoid too many similarly demanding courses. 3. Stay up-to-date in all assignments. 4. Consult me BEFORE YOU ARE HAVING SERIOUS DIFFICULTIES! There are no opportunities for extra credit in this course. Exams may not be reworked for additional points after they have been graded and returned. The practice sets and the other assigned assignments may not be reworked or revised after they have been graded for the purpose of raising the assigned grade. No additional work may be performed after semester grades have been assigned for the purpose of improving the assigned semester grade. 4
Tentative Course Schedule: The Tentative Course Schedule is attached. It is intended as a general guide and is subject to change based upon the developments in class. Modifications and updates will be announced in class and a revised Course Schedule will be available on Blackboard. The Topic Summary is not intended as an exhaustive list of the topics that will either be covered in class or for which the student is responsible. It is only to serve as a guide to the range of material to be covered in that particular class session. Unless otherwise indicated, students are responsible for all the materials covered in the chapters listed in the course schedule below. Important Dates and deadlines: January 14, Friday March 4, Friday April 27, Wednesday Last day to change course or course section without special permission; last day to drop a course for tuition and fees refund. Last day to drop course without academic penalty. Reading day. 5
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE DATE TOPIC SUMMARY CH. EXERCISES & PROBLEMS 01/11 Course Introduction and 7 E7-1, 5, 8, 9, 13, 15, 18, 23, 24 review 01/13 Recognition of Receivables 7 01/18 Cash - Definitions - Reconciliations 01/20 Notes Receivable Receivable Financing 01/25 Inventories - Definitions 01/27 Inventories - Cost Flow 02/01 Inventories - $ Value LIFO 02/03 Inventories - LCM 02/08 Inventories - Other Valuation Methods 02/10 PP&E - Acquisitions 02/15 EXAM 1 Chs. 7-9 02/17 PP&E - Cap. Interest 02/22 PP&E - Costs subsequent to acquisition 7 & Ap. 7 8 E8-1, 5, 6, 8, 11, 13, 16, 25, 26. P8-6 8 8 9 E9-3, 4, 10, 13, 17, P9-1, 6 9 10 E10-2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 23, P10-9 10 10 02/24 Depreciation 11 E11-1,3, 4, 6, 11, 18, 21, 22 03/01 Impairment & Depletion 11 03/03 Intangible Assets 12 E12-1, 2, 3, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16 - Definitions 03/08 SPRING BREAK NO CLASS 6
DATE TOPIC SUMMARY CH. EXCERCISES 03/10 SPRING BREAK NO CLASS 03/15 Intangible Assets 12 - Amortization - Impairment 03/17 Research & 12 Development 03/22 EXAM 2 Chapters 10 12 03/24 Current Liabilities - Types - Employee Related - Contingencies 03/29 Current Liabilities - Warranties - Premiums - Coupons 13 E13-1, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, P13-7 03/31 Bonds-Definitions Issuance 14 E14-2, 3, 5, 11, 16, P14-2 04/05 Bonds-Issuance 14 Effective Interest 04/07 Bonds-Misc. 14 Notes Payable 04/12 NFP Accounting HANDOUT 04/14 GOVT Accounting HANDOUT 04/19 Equity-Definitions Stock Issuance 15 E15-2, 5,6, 13, P15-5, 6 04/21 Treasury Stock Preferred Stock Dividends 15 04/26 Treasury Stock Preferred Stock Dividends 04/28 FINAL EXAM Comprehensive 12:00 3:00pm 13 15 BRYN 104 7